The new German chancellor held talks with the Greek premier in Berlin. Meanwhile, Germany has banned the far-right ...

Friedrich Merz succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he ...

Friedrich Merz secured the top job but only after losing on his first attempt, a surprise that potentially weakens his ...

Merz' appointment ends six months of political deadlock in the country after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ...

Supporters of Mr. Merz, a former corporate lawyer, say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing ...

Friedrich Merz won the vote to become the next German chancellor on Tuesday after a second vote in parliament, hours after an unprecedented defeat in the first round of voting.

Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor of Germany after facing a historic loss in the Bundestag. In the second round, 325 lawmakers voted for Merz, bringing him past the 316-vote threshold.

Friedrich Merz has plunged straight into international crises on his first full day as Germany’s new chancellor. He presented ...

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern about Israel's plans to take over the distribution of humanitarian aid ...

The new German chancellor is to hold talks with the Greek premier in Berlin. Meanwhile, Germany has banned the far-right anti ...

The swearing in of the center-right candidate Friedrich Merz as Germany’s next chancellor was considered a formality, but he ...

Friedrich Merz needed a surprise second vote to clear parliament.